The Dancing Master

By: Julie Klassen

Narrated by: Elizabeth Sastre

Length: 14 hrs and 29 mins

Publisher's summary

Finding himself the man of the family, London dancing master Alec Valcourt moves his mother and sister to remote Devonshire, hoping to start over. But he is stunned to learn the village matriarch has prohibited all dancing, for reasons buried deep in her past. Alec finds an unlikely ally in the matriarch's daughter. Though he's initially wary of Julia Midwinter's reckless flirtation, he comes to realize her bold exterior disguises a vulnerable soul - and hidden sorrows of her own. Julia is quickly attracted to the handsome dancing master - a man her mother would never approve of - but she cannot imagine why Mr. Valcourt would leave London, or why he evades questions about his past. With Alec's help, can Julia uncover old secrets and restore life to her somber village...and to her mother's tattered heart? Filled with mystery and romance, The Dancing Master brings to life the intriguing profession of those who taught essential social graces for ladies and gentlemen hoping to make a "good match" in Regency England.

©2013 Julie Klassen (P)2014 Recorded Books

wonderfully narrated

I got so caught up with the story narrated so beautifully by the British accented narrator. I loved it and I highly recommend it.

A little hard to follow

I found this book difficult to follow as a listener. There were a lot of characters and many were called by more than one name—this was confusing. It was also difficult for me to get into the story as there seemed to be too many viewpoints and it was hard to jump from one to another. The narration was good—just not a great book from this usually wonderful author.

The Dancing Master A+

Very enjoyable! First time acquainted with this author’s Audiobook..Looking forward
For more of her books. Narrated very well.

Too Slow

Honestly, I love Julie Klassen's books, however, this book got off to such a slow beginning that I have never finished it. Sorry. I shouldn't write a review on something I haven't completed, but I didn't think the beginnings of this plot held up to what I expect from the author. I would recommend every Klassen book I've read or listened to before this one -- but would suggest a different title if you want a more gripping storyline.

Lovely story

I so very much enjoyed this story. Learning about all of the characters and their personal life circumstances, was most interesting and also, enjoyable. The narration was excellent!

Review

Love this book. Kept me interested and involved with each of the characters. I find myself wishing they were real people. Two thumbs up!

Excellent Plot

Dancing master Alec Valcourt runs from the gossip and shame of his father's bad behavior to hide in the little village of Beaworthy. There God introduces Alex to one young woman. , whose restless heart"yearns to beloved. Excellent plot. Well crafted writing and fairly well done narration. PG13 content.

Intriguing!

As with all of the Julie Klassen books I've read, this one held my interest and had me on the edge of my seat more than once. Loved it!

First half too slow

The story gets entertaining about three fourths the way
through then ends abruptly. I am glad the author added an epilogue.

The Dancing Master was another good story

This story is charming and sweet. Love all the characters in it. And the happy ending was wonderful!